Question 1

Which scenario best exemplifies ethnocentrism?

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A)   Sarah believes that her opinions and interests are superior to that of her siblings.
B)   Nicole is highly tolerant toward different cultures and enjoys learning different languages.
C)   Bryan's belief in the superiority of his culture has resulted in conflicts with his colleagues from different countries.
D)   Emilio faces an ethical dilemma as he must decide whether or not to hire his underqualified cousin.
E)   Galaxy Inc. has been accused of using legal but unethical ways to gain access to the markets of less developed countries.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

What are the two different banking methods that Islamic banks have experimented with in order to avoid the payment or receipt of interest?

Accepted Answer

Because Islamic banks cannot pay or char...

Question 3

Which situation exemplifies a violation of folkways?

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A)   committing a financial fraud
B)   practicing cannibalism under the belief that it leads to superpowers
C)   failing to greet a person you know
D)   stealing an author's or an inventor's intellectual property
E)   committing mail fraudF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Children tend to become a member of the social category to which their parents belong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Job security and retirement benefits are extremely important to Kevin. Hofstede would say that Kevin exhibits high

Accepted Answer

A)   collectivism.
B)   masculinity.
C)   uncertainty avoidance.
D)   power distance.
E)   class consciousness.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Briefly describe the five cultural dimensions in Hofstede's model.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede first isolated four dimensions ...

Question 7

While well-known to many, Islam has one of the smallest followings of all religions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A person who practices Hinduism would say that nirvana can only be achieved by

Accepted Answer

A)   persisting in a quest for material goods.
B)   practicing physical self-denial.
C)   material reincarnation.
D)   accumulating wealth.
E)   achieving spiritual oneness.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

One of the downsides to an emphasis on individualism is that it

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A)   is difficult to build teams within an organization to perform collective tasks.
B)   does not support entrepreneurship and innovation.
C)   discourages managerial mobility.
D)   fails to foster general managerial skills required to find solutions to current problems.
E)   discourages competition among employees within a company.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

What is the new "sixth dimension" to be added to Hofstede's original dimensions?

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A)   sympathy versus empathy
B)   individualism versus collectivism
C)   static versus constancy
D)   indulgence versus restraint
E)   supply versus demandF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

What is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born, and change in that position is usually not possible during an individual's lifetime?

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A)   caste system
B)   merit system
C)   class system
D)   collectivism
E)   individualismF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which statement is true about most Western societies?

Accepted Answer

A)   In Western societies groups, rather than individuals, are the basic building blocks of social organization.
B)   The value systems of many Western societies emphasize individual achievement.
C)   In Western societies, the social standing of individuals is merely a function of who they work for.
D)   The emphasis on individuals in Western societies has led to a low level of entrepreneurial activity.
E)   It is easier to build and manage teams within organizations in Western societies.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

In contemporary Japanese society, a group is associated with

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A)   the immediate family.
B)   gender roles.
C)   traditional friendships.
D)   the company a person works for.
E)   the educational environment.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Sun-Jun is a representative for a Chinese company that is based in Confucian culture. When Sun-Jun mentions to his staff that guanxi should be taken into consideration, what is he referring to?

Accepted Answer

A)   the ability to produce the best product at the lowest cost
B)   relationships or connections the business has
C)   government tariffs that could affect business
D)   building a company from the ground up
E)   working with foreign nationals who have opposing viewsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

A high degrees of class consciousness in societies can be disruptive within industries, which can often lead to

Accepted Answer

A)   high levels of social mobility.
B)   healthy relationships between management and labor classes.
C)   low levels of industrial disruption.
D)   an increase in the costs of production.
E)   greater opportunities for businesses to establish competitive advantage.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from "traditional values" linked to religion, family, and country, and toward "secular rational" values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Juanita believes that all Americans value individual freedom, democracy, and a collective responsibility. This belief is an expression of Juanita's

Accepted Answer

A)   values.
B)   ethics.
C)   folkways.
D)   norms.
E)   cohorts.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The distinctive culture of Wengiston has been losing its predominance among the citizens of the country. This is due to the fact that the people of Wengiston are extensively adopting certain universally accepted values and norms. This behavior of the citizens of Wengiston demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentrism.
B)   the convergence hypothesis.
C)   egocentrism.
D)   cultural stagnation.
E)   social mobility.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

A group of people who share a common set of values and norms is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   alliance.
B)   team.
C)   cohort.
D)   society.
E)   folkway.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Sociologists argue that the ________ branch of Christianity has had the greatest effect on the economy.

Accepted Answer

A)   Orthodox
B)   Muslim
C)   Catholic
D)   Jewish
E)   ProtestantF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 4: Differences in Culture

Sociologists argue that the ________ branch of Christianity has had the greatest effect on the economy.

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What is the new "sixth dimension" to be added to Hofstede's original dimensions?

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Which statement is true about most Western societies?

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Briefly describe the five cultural dimensions in Hofstede's model.

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